54--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE --- STONEWEAR, INC.

ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit sources and pricing under the authority of FAR 13.500 for Barrier Planters for ITL. Vendor selected is STONEWEAR, INC. 2900 LOCKHEAD WAY, CARSON CITY, NV 89706. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures --- only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than Wednesday, 28 July 2010 COB, CDST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to [email protected] Please use solicitation number referenced in the subject line. These planters will be tied into the existing ERDC barrier security system. This system will be an extension of the current security system, and therefore needs to be integrated as such to insure compatibility, color, shape, size and sustained performance between these entities. The proposed bid is for a replacement to the existing damaged ITL barriers for ERDC ITL. The system was designed by Stonewear Composite Stone. Stonewear Composite Stone is the only contractor that produces GFC barriers.